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Tree Guide: a great guide to help you decide what to plant

Tree Guide: a great guide to help you decide what to plant

16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

Top 10 Plants You Can't Kill

Tough as nails, but they're pretty, too. Turn your black thumb into a green thumb with our picks for the top 10 plants you can't kill.

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

DIY Holiday Bird Feeder

One of my favorite things to do on a lazy Saturday afternoon is to sit by the window with a cup of tea and watch the birds. Recently, my oldest daughter helped me make these festive pine cone bird feeders to encourage our feathered friends to visit more often. And because it’s the holiday season, we adorned our bird fe

What Every Gardener Should Know About Mulching

Grow your own jungle: easy exotic plants

Tropical gardening is all too often associated with expense and poor results. But choose your plants wisely and you can turn your patch into a slice of verdant jungle, says James Wong

10 Mistakes You Make Buying Plants

Common Challenges, Easy Solutions

There’s a good chance you have one of these challenges in your landscape – Luann has suggestions for how to manage those little things that could be better.

Easy Herbs for Great Flavor & Beauty

Growing herbs can be one of the easiest ways to bring great inspiration and flavor to your meals. The simplicity of growing herbs can be summarized as...

This SE Portland nursery helps gardeners mix things up

Who says you can’t plant a fig tree in the middle of a perennial garden? One Green World is big on fruit trees and unusual plants.

looking up at leaves. See the fruit?

Ficus dammaropsis in my garden - looking up at leaves. See the fruit?

Tips For Planting Your Garden

Chances are, if you haven’t started planting already, you’re at least thinking about getting your hands dirty. We’ve assembled a few tips for you to consider before coming in and picking up your supplies.Plan first and shop later<br>When thinking of w

What Mum Growers Don't Want You to Know

Mums are perennials, not throw-away annuals. The Grumpy Gardener shares his thoughts on this fall plant.

What to get for your favorite gardener?

Gardening gift ideas include plants, seeds and tools.

How Mycorrhizae Provide Value at Your Greenhouse or Nursery

Mycorrhizae create a connection between the roots of a plant and the surrounding growing media. This ultimately leads to better crop health through enhanced nutrient and water uptake.

Vertical Garden Ideas That Will Spice Up Your Garden

Believe it or not, there is a solution for everything. That is the case with our Vertical Garden Ideas That Will Spice Up Your Garden. Vertical gardens are a great solution that will serve you as a garden decor element...

MASTER GARDENERS: Are there microclimates in your garden?

A microclimate is defined as the climate of a small area that differs from the surrounding region.